The 10Adventures Podcast

EP-121 WHERE TO TRAVEL THIS SUMMER: Learn about some of the best active holiday destinations

This week it's our summer special, where we share tips for some of the best adventure destinations for this summer. Helping us out is Nadine from 10Adventures.

First off, you can check out these two summer blogs: Escape Crowds this Summer or 10 Tips to Tackle Summer Travel.

We start off talking about Europe's top summer hiking trips, such as the Tour du Mont Blanc, Iceland's Laugavegur Trek, the Italian Dolomites, the Camino, and the Amalfi Coast.

We also share some tips to beat the summer crowds, like hiking in Triglav National Park, the Vanoise Loop, and the Picos de Europa.

We then talk about some of the best cycling destinations, like Irelands Ring of Kerry, the Dolomites, and along the Moselle River in Germany.

For North America, there is some great hiking in the Canadian Rockies, and some spectacular backpacking, such as the trip to Mount Assiniboine.  There's' also some hiking up in Yukon and Alaska.  Self-drive tours are also popular, such as this one in Quebec, another in Newfoundland and a third in the Canadian Rockies.

Looking South, you can check out the Inca Trail, Huayhuash, or Trekking in Ecuador.

Heading to Africa we talk about trekking in Morocco, or a safari in Southern Africa.

Finally, for Asia we talk a bit about Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Japan!

EP-120 SRI LANKA: One of the most diverse countries on earth, and a gem to explore

This week we talk with local Sri Lankan guide and mentor, Dmitri Silva. Dmitri shares what makes Sri Lanka such a compelling adventure destination, and the one word that keeps coming up is DIVERSE!  There is so much to see and do, all on a beautiful island in the Indian Ocean.

Check out some of the tours Dmitri talks about, such as a 10-day classic Sri Lankan tour, a 13-day adventure themed tour, a wildlife tour, and an 8-day Highlights tour.

EP-119 VIA ALPINA: One of the best long distance treks in the Alps

This week we talk with Brad Bowers, who completed the Via Alpina Yellow in 2022.  The Via Alpina is a series of long distance walks that goes through the Alps. there are five trails, each a different colour (Red Trail, Purpole Trail, Yellow Trail, Green Trail and Blue Trail).

Brad talks about his experience on the Yellow Via Alpina, which goes from Trieste in Italy to Obertsdorf in Germany. Along the way the trail goes through the Julian Alps, Carnic Alps, Dolomites, Ötztal Alps, Lechtal Alps and finally the Allgäu Alps.

If you want to learn more, check out Brad's YouTube video series, which are a great way to see the different stages on the Via Alpina.

EP-118 CYCLING AMERICA: Cycling 10,000+ miles around the perimeter of the Continental US for Charity

This week is a special episode, as we hear from Jim Feeney who is currently biking over 10,000 miles around the perimeter of the continental US to raise money for the charity SBP.

Here about what it takes to spend a few months riding the perimeter of the Continental USA, as well as Jim's experience on rides like this. You'll also here how the Peloton community has rallied around Jim and supported him on this journey.

Finally, you'll hear about the great work SBP does, and Jim's involvement over the last decade. SBP rebuilds homes damaged or destroyed by disasters, and helps people in one of their greatest times of need.

You can learn more about this ride and donate at https://sbperimeter.org/sbp, or follow along Jim's ride on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/sbperimeter/.

EP-117 THE ALPS: Great treks like the Tour du Mont Blanc, Tour of the Matterhorn, Haute Route to Zermatt and more!

If you want to go trekking in the Alps then this weeks episode is for you.  We talk to Pierrick Delattre, a cerfified Mountain Guide and founder of Trekking company Watse about his favourite treks in the Alps.  

Listen in and hear about the Tour du Mont Blanc, as well as shorter 4-day TMB, 5-day TMB and 7-day TMB routes for people that can spare the time for the full 10 day TMB. We also hear about the Haute Route to Zermatt, hiking holidays in the Dolomites, including the Grand Traverse of the Dolomites, the Tour of the Matterhorn, The Ecrins National Park, Corsica's GR20, and more!

EP-116 SLOVENIA: Explore this up-and-coming adventure destination

This week we learn all about Slovenia, a country that seems to be on all the 'up-and-coming' travel destinations. With us is Miha Gantar, founder of Slotrips, a specialist adventure tour operator located in Slovenia. Hear Miha talk about what makes Slovenia so popular and some incredible holiday options in Slovenia. Find out how you can trek, hike, and cycle in Slovenia.

You will hear about hut-to-hut treks, such as one trip that goes through Triglav National Park, and another through the Julian Alps. You can also be based in a hotel, and explore either the Best Walks in Slovenia or the Best hikes in the Slovenia Alps. Finally, there's something special about a walk where each day you walk to a new village, and one of the best is the Alpe Adria and Juliana Trail. 

EP-115 ENGLAND & WALES: Ideal active holiday destinations

This week we talk about why England and Wales are such a great destinations for active holidays. 

Steve Short from UK hiking and cycling tour operator Compass Holidays shares his favourite trips in England and Wales, with a focus on the Cotswolds, The South West Coast Path in Cornwall, and Offa's Dyke National Trail in Wales. Hear about these incredible trails, and why Spring and Autumn is the best time to visit these places.

Listen in as Steve talks about walking the Cotswold Villages, The Cotswold Way, which can be broken into a North Section and South Section if you can't do the complete walk at one time. You can also explore the Cotswolds by bike!

Heading to Wales, walk the famous Offa's Dyke National Trail, an epic adventure on the border of England and Wales. Or head down to Cornwall for a section of the South West Coast Path!

EP-114 ETHIOPIA: Author George Balarezo talks about cycling Ethiopia and his book Unhinged in Ethiopia

This week we hear about an epic bike tour through Ethiopia, as author George Balarezo comes to talk to us about his recent book 'Unhinged in Ethiopia: 2,000km of Hell and Heaven on a Bicycle'.

Hear about the joys and challenges of bike touring in Ethiopia, from the great food, wonderful sites, as well as some of the more challenging moments.

Find George's great book on Amazon, check out his Intrepid Global Citizen Podcast, or watch videos of his trip on YouTube!

EP-113 TURKEY: Trekking the Lycian Way, St. Paul’s Pilgrimage and more

This week we talk with Lead Guide Kerem Karaerkek about trekking and cycling in Turkey.  Listen in and hear about the incredible history, hospitality and great trekking and cycling options that make Turkey such a popular adventure destination.

Some of the activities we talk about include: Walking the Lycian Way, exploring the St. Paul Trail Pilgrimage, mountain biking near Cappadocia, as well as Cappadocia trekking, and locals favourite trekking in the Kackar Mountains

EP-112 GREENLAND: Sea kayaking 2,600 km up the Western Coast

If you've wanted to hear about an epic journey, this week we talk with Mike Keen about his upcoming sea kayak adventure up the Western coast of Greenland.  This 2,600 km journey will push Mike to his limits, and also allow him to support research around microplastics in our environment and the benefits of eating local.

Tune in to learn about how Mike will eat local, and the benefits of this type of eating. Learn more about Mike at his website, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter.

Check out some epic tours in Greenland at 10Adventures.